David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am in sympathy with what Senator van Turnhout stated, as it is revolting that someone in a position of authority should exploit a child for sexual purposes. However, it strikes me that paragraph (d) covers this matter adequately. It reads, "a current or former partner of a parent of the child". As such, the amendment is redundant and I see no necessity for it. I would be interested in hearing the Minister of State on this point, however.